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ecognition is sent to the fear factory (amygdala) which then sends the message of fear to the reaction “hub” (basal ganglia), where reactive defenses are created. These are sent to the frontal lobe, and a calculated defense is developed. Serotonin is key to the transmission of the signals involved in this process. (This is a generalization of how this messaging system works. The exact manner is far more complex.) Over-absorption of serotonin would suggest that danger is not there, or isn't “as bad” as it really is. This characteristic can be associated with people who have a “devil-maycare” personality, in which they tend to get into trouble due to lack of environmental awareness. On the other side is the under-absorption problem, which is primarily associated with OCD. As over-absorption creates excessive calm, under-absorption creates excessive reaction to stress. The brain is not able to distinguish between what is a real threat and what is created by unregulated fear components. Therefore, a person would have excessive emotional reactions to circumstances that would normally be regarded as insignificant. This can cause anxiety and obsessional behavior, characteristic of OCD. The sufferer has no ability to identify the difference between a real and “imagined” threat, which leads to an inability to feel “safe”, which leads to excessive preoccupation with defense (obsessiveness). The Others Aside from potential causes previously covered in this chapter, there are more theories, which include over or underdeveloped parts of the brain, brain injury, bacterial in- 64
fections, and others. Along with serotonin and dopamine, other neurotransmitters, such as noreprinephrine and GABA, are theorized by some to associate with OCD. Additionally, some believe that circumstances of a brain substance called endo-cannabinoid, or the receptors associated with this may be a consideration. How can one know? Considering the variety of issues and elements involved, it is easy to see why professionals are unable to decide the true cause of OCD. Perhaps there isn't just one cause, but many, just as lung cancer is not only caused by smoking. Perhaps it is a combination of circumstances. One thing is certain: No one knows why a particular person has OCD, they can only theorize. 65
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form of Obsessive-Compulsive Disord
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It's up to YOU For therapy to be ef
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mental health professional and rece
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physical conditions. Some believe t
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haviors associated with ROCD, he or
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causes. If a therapist is not curre
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ors in diagnosis and treatment. Aft
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One can get insurance by applying d
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Obviously free or discounted servic
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First call says it all... almost. W
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When ROCD is diagnosed, it will lik
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Antidepressants Antidepressants are
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Sexual dysfunction SSRIs should not
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Parnate (tranylcipramine) Common si
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egarding long-term affects. New med
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ehavior. It is believed that throug
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Supportive Information Love isn't r
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personal experiences with it. The e
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lenges become less significant as o
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Missing Ingredients Some reports ha
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diagnosed, doctors usually prescrib
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If one believes that adrenal fatigu
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tive and physical response, as well
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Confusion Fertility problems Photos
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dreams or nightmares. Prolonged use
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THC actually drops the level of ser
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cludes calming agents to reduce men
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Chapter Ten: Overview and Surviving
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that it isn't just the relationship
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a relationship with an ROCD suffere
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experiences more anxiety, or become
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National Institute of Mental Health
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Modell, J.G., Mountz, J.M., Curtis,
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